Endeavor CRJ-900 Flips Over on Landing at Toronto Pearson, No Fatalities Reported

On February 17, 2025, an Endeavor Airlines Canadair CRJ-900 (registration N932XJ), operating as Delta Air Lines flight DL-4819 from Minneapolis, MN (USA) to Toronto, ON (Canada), was involved in a landing accident at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).

The aircraft, carrying 76 passengers and 4 crew members, landed on Runway 23 at 14:12 local time (19:12Z) but came to a stop inverted on the runway. The wings, both main landing gear, and the tailplane separated from the airframe upon impact.

Despite the severity of the accident, there were no fatalities. However, one person sustained critical injuries, while seven others suffered minor injuries.

“It all happened pretty, pretty fast,” one survivor told ABC News. In the video — obtained exclusively by ABC News — passengers can be seen hanging upside down in the cabin, being held into their seats dangling only by their seatbelts.

There were no warning signs for the passengers aboard Delta Flight 4819, as the 76 passengers and four crew approached a snowy Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday afternoon, according to passenger John Nelson.

“The winds were whipping pretty hard and the runways were snow covered,” Nelson recounted to ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos. “There was no warning.”

As the plane’s wheels touched the tarmac, Nelson described hitting the runway “extremely hard,” the aircraft popping slightly into the air, and the entire plane learning to the left.

“It was just incredibly fast. There was a giant firewall down the side. I could actually feel the heat through the glass,” Nelson recounted.“Then we were going sideways. I’m not even sure how many times we tumbled, but we ended upside down,” he said.

Official Statements:

Toronto Airport confirmed that all individuals on board had been accounted for.
Emergency services reported that one person remains in critical condition, with seven others receiving treatment for minor injuries.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) announced: “TSBAir is deploying a team to investigate an aircraft accident at Toronto/Lester B. Pearson International Airport, ON. The TSB will gather information and assess the occurrence.”
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) stated: “The NTSB is leading a team of U.S. investigators to assist the Transportation Safety Board of Canada with their investigation of today’s accident involving a Delta Air Lines Bombardier CRJ900 at Toronto Pearson International Airport. In accordance with international protocols under ICAO Annex 13, any information regarding the investigation will be released by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.”

What caused the plane to flip and catch fire was not immediately clear. Sources told ABC News on Monday that the investigation was already underway. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada will lead the investigation and investigators from the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are assisting.The investigation is ongoing, with both Canadian and U.S. authorities working collaboratively to determine the cause of the accident.

Accident Report: https://avherald.com/h?article=52439b47&opt=0